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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.96, 714.36 and 260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.96, 714.36 and 260.24 is: 389.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.96 : 714.36 = 260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.96/714.36 = 260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.96x = 714.36 × 260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.96x = 185,905.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,905.05/476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.77

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